Day: September 14, 2018

In the summer of 2016, a civilian going to cast his vote in Budgam was paraded by the Indian army, tied to the Bonet of a jeep and used as a human shield. The video which had gone viral on social media, had generated some criticism and a lot of apologia for the armed forces’ action. In a dejavu moment, another image has brought back the memory. The image depicting the Indian armed forces dragging a dead militant has gone viral on social media ending a day of deadly gunfights…

At least eight passengers died and several others went missing in a road accident in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Reports said that a minibus (registration number JK17 0662) skidded off the road and rolled down into Chenab river at Thakrie in Kishtwar district around 9:55 am. An official said that eight bodies have been recovered so far during the search operation launched by the Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the locals. He said twenty-five people were on board when the mishap took place.

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday alleged that the opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir are looking for excuses to not participate in the upcoming panchayat and urban local body (ULB) elections in the state. He was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of a seed processing plant here. One “Opposition parties are looking for excuses to escape from the proposed local body elections in the state,” Singh said. Singh said these parties, particularly the NC and the Congress, want “autonomy” for their families but not for the panchayats.…

Work on under-construction drainage system in commercial hub of Lal Chowk has been stopped for past several weeks, putting commuters and local traders to inconvenience. The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), executing agency, had started work on the project, from General Post Office to Court Road in 2017. It is scheduled for completion within 18 months. However, despite passing of several months the project is far from completion. “Delay in completion of drainage system is taking a heavy toll on our business,” said Shafiq Ahmad, a salesman at a garment shop…

Extremely poor service of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Jio in Kashmir Valley continues to haunt subscribers. Complaints are pouring in about these telecom giants that they have miserably failed to provide smooth and effective service to their subscribers. Frustrated subscribers are giving vent to their anger on social media networking sites where both these telecom giants have become a but of jokes. “Be it BSNL or Jio, both telecom companies have virtually turned a Nelson’s eye towards the problems being encountered by the subscribers. Whether it is mobile…

The soaring prices of diesel and petrol is proving to be a burden for commuters and transporters in Kashmir, many of whom say their monthly expenses have shot up due to the fuel price hike. Several commuters who spoke to Kashmir Post said they are spending almost double of what they used to shell out for petrol and diesel and are now looking for ways to save some money. Petrol which was priced at around Rs 75 per litre last month in Srinagar has witnessed a spike and is now…